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Celiac Disease An inflammatory disease of the small bowel initiated by gluten. Leading to malabsorption of nutrients and effect all systems of the body

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Celiac disease Autoimmune disease;intolerance to gluten Autoimmune disease;intolerance to gluten Gluten sensitive Gluten sensitive Wheat allergy Wheat allergy 1 in 100 is the estimated prevalence of celiac disease. 1 in 100 is the estimated prevalence of celiac disease. Takes an average 11yr to get diagnosis Takes an average 11yr to get diagnosis 35% exhibit chronic diarrhea 35% exhibit chronic diarrhea 2-3x more common in women 2-3x more common in women 97% of people with celiac have not been diagnosed 97% of people with celiac have not been diagnosed

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Pathophysiology Villi are similar to shag carpet. Damage from gluten causes breakdown of villi. When villi atrophy, the shag carpet is more similar to a tile floor. similar to a tile floor. “LEAKY GUT” This results in the inability to absorb certain nutrients(iron,calcium,vit.- D,A,E,K,protein nutrients(iron,calcium,vit.- D,A,E,K,protein and folic acid). and folic acid).